chunkier; chunkiest
1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily adverb

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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These medium-sized glasses feature a chunky wayfarer-oval shape crafted from durable acetate. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The Chelsea boot trend can be even more casual if the style has a chunky lug sole, like this pair, which is also a practical option for cool weather thanks to the traction that grips the ground. Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The slip-on sneakers, inspired by the huarache, featured a woven upper portion made of leather, open toes and a chunky, sturdy sole. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 Some of the coolest, comfiest sneakers at the moment are from On, the Swiss running brand famous for its shoes’ chunky, perforated soles. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective
chunkier; chunkiest
1
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter

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